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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez addresses the media at the Tuesday press conference at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando as School Board members Angie Gallo (District 1) and Vicki-Elaine Felder (District 5) and School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs (L to R) watch.
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The AAMCO automotive repair shop at 1009 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka recently changed ownership after more than two decades under longtime ownership. The business, one of the franchise’s top-performing locations nationwide by revenue, will continue operating under the AAMCO brand with its existing staff. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka Community Center, home of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147, is scheduled to serve as the starting point for the Apopka Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 20. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Teresa Sargeant
June 12, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Officials cut the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange in April. The project is part of the Shoppes at East Shore development, where a proposed 7-Eleven is under review by the Development Review Committee.
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
County commissioners are expected to review public feedback on a proposed stormwater utility fee later this month. Pictured is Building A of the John H. Bridges Community Center, where county officials held a stormwater utility fee community meeting Monday.
Teresa Sargeant
June 9, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
City documents show the 1.16-acre parcel outlined in red along Kelly Park Road that is proposed for annexation into the city of Apopka for future commercial development.  
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks during the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School.
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez addresses the media at the Tuesday press conference at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando as School Board members Angie Gallo (District 1) and Vicki-Elaine Felder (District 5) and School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs (L to R) watch.
OCPS seeks referendum renewal, citing rising healthcare costs, funding pressures Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
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Voters to decide the one-mill referendum Nov. 3.
The AAMCO automotive repair shop at 1009 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka recently changed ownership after more than two decades under longtime ownership. The business, one of the franchise’s top-performing locations nationwide by revenue, will continue operating under the AAMCO brand with its existing staff. 
Longtime Apopka AAMCO sold to local owner-operator Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
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Sale highlights city's investment in small-business sector, Millenia Partners associate says.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Apopka City Commission to hear update on crippled Golden Gem facility Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
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City has allocated $15 million for project.
The Apopka Community Center, home of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147, is scheduled to serve as the starting point for the Apopka Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 20. 
Apopka to celebrate Juneteenth with parade and community festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
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City Commission to consider road closures for June 20 event.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Former mayor subpoenaed for deposition in Anderson residency lawsuit Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 12, 2026
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Anderson, Nelson scheduled to be questioned under oath June 16.
Officials cut the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange in April. The project is part of the Shoppes at East Shore development, where a proposed 7-Eleven is under review by the Development Review Committee.
Proposed 7-Eleven for Shoppes at East Shore remains under review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
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City staff, applicant disagree over design standards.
The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
Planning Commission chair resigns, says critics wrongly blamed board for city’s growth issues Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
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Gusler served on board for eight years.
County commissioners are expected to review public feedback on a proposed stormwater utility fee later this month. Pictured is Building A of the John H. Bridges Community Center, where county officials held a stormwater utility fee community meeting Monday.
Orange County considers stormwater utility fee for unincorporated properties Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 9, 2026
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Public feedback to help shape proposal before commissioners decide.
City documents show the 1.16-acre parcel outlined in red along Kelly Park Road that is proposed for annexation into the city of Apopka for future commercial development.  
Kelly Park Interchange annexation advances Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Commission approves first reading for commercial parcel.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks during the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School.
Media outlets seek changes to OCPS media policy Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Coalition says directive limits employee speech, transparency and access to information.



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